Autism and keeping Christmas fun (film 1 of 3)

This film looks at the reality of Christmas for families affected by autism and talks about decorations, lights, and diet and Christmas dinner.

Guide to autism and Christmas

We've produced a handy guide to Christmas for parents and carers of children with autism, which you can download by following the link below.

For most people, Christmas is a fun and exciting time. But for children with autism and their families, it can be very stressful. Children with autism often become confused or distressed by the change in routine or the increased social activity, and this can be upsetting for the rest of the family.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can reduce the impact of Christmas on your child and your family.

Our new guide to the festive season includes advice about how to handle guests, siblings and giving out presents. Remember that every family and every child is different, so please adapt and implement these tips in the way best suited to your child.

To download your guide, please complete the simple form at: http://fs17.formsite.com/newmedia/form663503931

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Education

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• autism
• National Autistic Society
• autism christmas
• christmas